Of all the books that have been written about the personal relationships of women and what to do about them, this is the most sound. It contains an inspirational message for all women, regardless of their age, background, or life experience. Like a family heirloom, it can be passed from generation to generation, as it is based on profound and lasting truths. --Peggy Papp, M.S.W., The Ackerman Institute for Family TherapyThe Perennial Audio Bestseller from Harriet Lerner, Ph.D.
"Anger is a signal and one worth listening to" writes Dr. Harriet Lerner, in her renowned classic that has transformed the lives of millions. While anger deserves our attention and respect, women still learn to silence our anger, to deny it entirely, or to vent it in a way that leaves us feeling helpless and powerless.
In this vivid, engaging and eminently wise work, Dr. Lerner teaches women to identify the true sources of anger and to use anger as a powerful vehicle for creating meaningful and lasting change. The challenge of anger is at the heart of our struggle with intimacy, self-esteem, and joy. The Dance of Anger has inspired more "You changed my life" stories from both women and men than perhaps any other bestseller on the American scene today.
Read by the author on two cassettes.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Amazing!:
This book helped me realize things that didn't even cross my mind! I recommend this for every woman, even if you don't think you have problems in any relationships!
The Dance of Anger:
I have never said this about a self-help book, ever. It changed my life, and is still changing my life, and I will be reading it more than once. I have released so much anger from my life, and what I have left, I am learning to use in a positive manner, for change in me.
The counselor's favorite book:
I was going to a counselor trying to wade through the emotions that were crippling me. How can such strong emotions create such paralysis? I found myself writing down almost every word she said. Where did she get such fresh truth that I needed? I asked her, "Can you recommend a book that will help me? For instance (pointing to the notes I was scribbling as she spoke) where did you get this information?" The Dance of Anger, by Harriet Lerner was her response. I left the session, went to the bookstore and... more info
extremely insightful book:
The Dance of Anger took me by surprise with its clear descriptions of anger in women and its causes, manifestations, and consequences when not handled in a healthy manner. This is a book to which all women can relate and that I believe may even benefit many men to read. I almost drained my highlighter marking all of the lines I wanted to remember and revisit.
